Thomson police chief resigns

Thomson’s police chief resigned Monday, and his last day will be May 23.

WTHO, a Thomson radio station, reported that the city council unanimously accepted Chief Joe Nelson’s resignation Monday. The council will hold a meeting early next week to discuss the need for an interim chief and steps to find a replacement.

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Not sure about the pregnancy but it seems that a city employee had difficulty with drinking and driving a city vehicle at the same time! It also seems like this person was stopped by the Thomson PD and allowed to go home and maybe even given a ride. Won't mind if someone corrects me!